Winter storm warning issued for Jasper County

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a winter storm warning for all of southeast Georgia and South Carolina, including Jasper County, effective until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Area residents can expect freezing rain to begin this afternoon, with the precipitation turning into sleet or snow overnight into Wednesday morning. Snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are forecast, as well as up to 3/4 inches of ice accumulation.

Due to the impending inclement weather, there be no school for staff and students in the Jasper County School District on Wednesday.

On Thursday, there will be no school for students and a delayed start for all staff at 11 a.m.